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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: lcarroll on April 11, 2014, 07:00:30 AM
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When Wingnut Wings released their original trio of Fokker DVII's three Forum Members, Gary Barling, Chris Johnson, and myself combined efforts to encourage Rowan Broadbent of Pheon Decals to produce a Decal Sheet to cover some of the twenty plus captured DVII's transferred to the just formed Canadian Airforce's 1 Canadian Airforce Squadron (Sopwith Dolphins) at Hounslow, UK and later shipped to Canada. Rowan agreed after a short exercise in encouragement, badgering, cajoling, and whining on our parts and released the markings in combination with his early Snipe set. The set contains markings for three Canadian Fokkers: 8493/18 OAW, a second OAW Serial unknown, and 6810/18 ALB, the well known "Knowlton Fokker" considered to be the best surviving DVII aircraft. My subject is the former, OAW built 8493/18 as flown by Canadian Ace Andrew McKeever (Top Bristol F2b Ace with 31 Aerial Victories) at Hounslow in March and April 1919. I believe Gary is working on the same aircraft; Chris will shortly start on the unserialised DVII flown by Canada's William Barker in an aborted Air Race from Toronto to New York in August of 1919.
Many Thanks to "Mr. Pheon", Rowan Broadbent, for listening to the wishes of his customers. Hopefully the Sheet, with it's Snipe Aces included, will be a marketing success. With the inclusion of William Barkers' Snipe it's bound to do well in Canada!
Here's a facsimile of 8493/18. Although the only photos I've seen of the actual aircraft were taken after removal of the twin Spandaus I'll be modelling her with her "teeth still in" until shortly before being shipped to Canada.
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I've only been working on this for a few sessions, and per normal started with the cockpit module which is getting close to being assembled. The seat, rear bulkhead, and floor. The original aileron control cables had to be replaced by the correct "doubles", the elevator cables will be added later.
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Work thus far on the cockpit frame members. I added the radiator shutter control rod on the starboard frame and the throttle and spark advance control rods.
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Fuel tank and Ammo cans........
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Seat ready for those wonderful HGW Belts.....
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..............and last, the flying surfaces sprayed with gloss white enamel in preparation for the Aviattic Lozenge Decals. I'll be using their 4 Colour Faded versions and am very much looking forward to trying them out!
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This will be a slow Build, Spring's coming and the clean up and yard work after a long hard Winter are looming. I'll get more photos posted once the seat is "belted" and hopefully some Lozenge applied.
Cheers,
Lance
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Great start, Lane -
It's amazing how those little added details really make a difference.
Regards
Dave
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Brilliant start, Lance! The fuel tank and ammo cans really look the part. Love that scheme, by the way.
Cheers,
Bud
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Great to see you get started on this one Lance, and what you have done so far is superb, I can see already that this is going to be another masterpiece.
Des.
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Well good to know who was" behind" Rowans ' decision to add the mkgs. Say Hi to Gary for me and look forward to him posting here when he is done.
Ed
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Fine work so far, great job on the metallic parts.
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Great start, Lance! I really like your treatment of the fuel tank. Could you explain how
you did it? Your extras on the interior framing is very good, as is the woodwork of the
floor. This will be a build I will definitely be following with much interest. Well done, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great start, buddy. I've got the same sheet for just the same reasons as you. Cant pass up the opportunity to build a piece of Canadian heritage using both a premium kit and premium decals. Good luck with the build.
LT
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Lance and Mark: Great to see you guys doing these "Canadian Captives." I have this sheet and will probably do Barker's No. 50 race machine and perhaps one other. These Canadian D.VIIs fascinate me! ;D Looking forward to watching these builds and enjoying the final products. ;)
Cheers,
Bob
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Hello Lance,
Your of to another great build I'm sure. You made a great start already and I'm looking forward to your next update. Well done my friend.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Good to see you building again, Lance ;)
Keep up the good work!
vB
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Thanks all for your comments.
Ed, Gary's Build is here in Under Construction, he started about a week before me. (WNW Fokker DVII OAW - Canadian Connection by Trackpad)
Ernie, the fuel tank was primed with Alclad II Grey Primer and then a coat of their ALC 104 Pale Burnt Metal which is more like a very flat dull bronze/gold tone. The staining is a thin wash of Tamiya S/G Black well brushed out.
Given Spring is on the doorstep this will be a slow Build; lots of yard work and post Winter clean up hanging over my head! ::) I hope to get the cockpit completed and some Lozenge on the flying surfaces in the next few days. Then it's engine time..........
Cheers,
Lance
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A beautiful start on your DVII! I Love your wood graining on the cockpit floor! The framing and accoutrements looks great!
RAGIII
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Hey, Lance!
Great start on the Fokker. I'll be visiting to see how you address some of the finer points of the build. References are one thing, but hands-on experience can really tip the balance in the modeller's favour. Good luck, mate, and keep in touch! ;)
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Thanks Rick and Gary. I hope to get more photos up tomorrow as the cockpit is very close to done. Gary, I just replied on your Build Log, good luck finishing up the "Bif", been a long journey!
Cheers,
Lance
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Bad news the weather has precluded outdoor work, good news I've made some progress on this!
The cockpit is complete with only the engine bearer frame members to add later. I shaved the fuel control moldings off the instrument panel and "scratched" them, added the flight control wires, Aeroclub bezils to all of the instruments, a radiator shutter control handle, foil plates below the rudder pedals, connector rods for the throttle and spark advance, and used EZ Line for the fuselage bracing wires. I realised in the latter stages that I'd forgotten the stick throttle and gun cables, I'll do that as I find time during the engine completion.
A bunch of photos prior to installing the corner braces, frame with the greaser pump and Tachometer, and the altimeter which I completed this morning.
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The lozenge wrapping on the upper frame members was a true "one legged man in a butt kicking contest" exercise made possible only by half a bottle of Microsol, maybe Scotch would have worked better....................
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The belts are HGW, lovely product if you don't lose the chain and key part, replacement to follow!
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The Aviattic Lozenge work (Faded Finish version) on the flying surfaces is complete as well, only the ailerons and elevator to go. The "cookie cutter" Sheet does not include the horizontal tail components, these are done with the "Full Width" product in this case. I used some spare WNW Lozenge Tapes on these, a little darker But quite acceptable IMHO. My greatest revelation with the Aviatic Lozenge was how elastic and thick it was. I quickly learned to take more time trimming it to shape before application. It's behavior once on is spectacular, it lays down and conforms to detail as well as any product I've ever used. The colours in real view are spectacular
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A shot of the Aviatic interior 4 Colour, I really like this stuff! I'll have to add the reverse Serials to the left side before buttoning her up.
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and finally a shot after adding the last cockpit components this morning. The rounded corner frame members proved a bit of an ordeal as well, not perfect but they are there.
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Now it's time to start building the engine. I'll only be detailing the upper portion as I plan to have this on with all panels installed on completion. So far an enjoyable Build however the fit tolerance factor is extremely high, it's very unforgiving of other then a prefect fit of all parts and I'm not out of the woods yet! More to follow in a week or less.
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks great Lance!
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Beautiful pit. Cant wait for the engine.
James
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Gorgeous looking cockpit, Lance! You did a fantastic job on the lozenge, as well. She's really shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud
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Lance it is very great build until now, Lance.
Martin
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Excellent work, "Canadian Mafia"member! ;D
I'll just sit back, allow you to find and fix all of the problems, then continue my build. Didn't know you were such a good teacher, did you? After all, we older types need all the help we can get! 8)
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One of the nicest looking DVII pits I have seen. As for the Lozenge, Stunning work! As you have stated here and on my dual build thread, careful PRE Trimming is a great asset to using these decals!
RAGIII
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Thanks for the comments, Gents. it's always a good thing to have more sets of eyes looking at the progress. I should have mentioned that I had to trim down the frame a little at the rear top end behind the seat to get the fuselage to close up properly on dry fitting. Judging by Dave's remarks on his Build today it is probably not an unusual situation. ::)
Back to the work bench to get a start on an engine to fill the hole at the front end...............
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance -
Just catching up. Your cockpit looks darn good - I gave up trying to get the lozenge decal to wrap around the frame so you did very well here!
Regards
Dave
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Hello Lance,
Your interior looks and is terrific. The woodpainting on the floor is just gorgeous. Beautiful work on the lozenge.
Kind regards
Patrick
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You're making great progress here Lance. I'm particularly impressed with the lozenge wrapped around the frame members. That can't have been easy but it looks spectacular. At this speed, you'll be done before I even get around to starting my build.
Cheers,
Chris
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Amazing job on the cockpit, Lance. The wrapped frame is beautifully done,
as are the seatbelts and seat cushion. The handles on the fuel controls are
a nice touch. Great update, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Gents!
The decal on the wrapped frame was a bit of a pain until I discovered, through sheer coincidence, that Micro Sol basically did it for me. You just line the decal up in the fore and aft direction with the protrusions on the frame resting the wet decal on the top of the frame member, carefully apply a brush full of the Micro Sol, and watch the decal droop, then wrap around the frame within a minute. Help it along gently with a brush full of the solution and you are done!
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Lance:
Cockpit is looking great. Aren't those 1/4 round framing a blast to put in? :o The lozenge wrap is a nice touch. I may try that on my next one. Looking forward to following along on yours and Gary's builds and watching the progress.
Best
Mark
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What a Cracker Lance. I have one in the box still.
Your an inspiration laddie ;)
Cheers
Dave
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Mark and Dave, Thanks for looking in and for your comments. Progress is very slow (read almost none!) as real life continues to get in the way of recreation..........Need to re-arrange the priorities around here! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Absolutely brilliant work on the cockpit Lance, and your decal application is superb, extremely well done and shaping up to be a show stopper.
Des.
List of priorities - Modeling
Modeling
Modeling
outside work
Modeling
Modeling
shopping
Modelling
You get my drift :) ;)
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Thank you Des. I WON'T pass on your suggested priorities to SWMBO, so far she thinks everyone here is wonderful! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Looks real Lance
Good one ;) Awesome job, very impressed 8)
Take care
Dave
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Thanks Dave. I've managed a bit of progress; got the fuselage closed up and have started the seemingly endless "lozenging" again. Also have the nose cowling panels with aluminum, hairspray X 2 coats, and a base coat of lilac in that order. I'll be masking and spraying the olive green around the OAW "hexagons" on those, then do a little "chipping " for some wear on them. Pictures in the next day or two.........
Cheers,
Lance
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Something just caught my attention. I was doing another Fokker DVII and had painted splotches on the nose. You mention OAW Hexagons. So did all OAW birds with the cammed nose use hexagons? Are they hard or soft hexagons if so? Thanks in advance.
James
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James,
I use the term "hexagon" as a convenience. The lilac/purple on Olive or dark green patterns were a standard OAW finish item. There's a wonderful photo in the Albatros Publications Fokker DVII Anthology 2 of a production line at Romorantin at the end of the War showing a 3/4 front view of seven nearly completed DVII's, the cowlings all have the mauve / green camouflage segments and each is in a different pattern. There was, apparently, no rule or pattern. All of the references I've seen show a very stark (maybe just slightly soft sprayed edge occasionally) hard edged pattern. Colour scheme A in the OAW version's Instruction Booklet and the photos of 8425/18 on page 31 of same illustrate the points made here as well. The only standard or rule appears to be there were no standards nor rules in this regard! I'm going with a slightly subtle border, not the hand brushed edge but a "tightly" masked but still sprayed one and using the Kit Instructions' side view of "Scheme A" along with the photos of 8425/18 as a guide.
Hope this answers your question.
Cheers,
Lance
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Yes, thanks.
James
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wow, what a beauty!
greta work, indeed!! ;)
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Thanks for your kind comment, MC65! :)
Another update, I've made a bit of progress in the bit of time available between Spring yard clean up and the normal real life interruptions.
Here's some quick work bench photos from this morning; I hope to get back to some work on this later today. I started the completion of the fuselage by installing the three cables from the control stick (throttle and two gun cables) but didn't get a photo before closing her up. The last task completed was to taper and enlarge the rudder and elevator control wire fairleads on the rear fuselage.
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The fuselage was then closed up; only minor filling was required as the fit was very good.
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Next done was the engine, the 200 HP DIII au version. I elected to do only the top part as most of it will be fully enclosed by the cowlings and further covered by the Spandau's flash guards. The exhaust was done with Alclad II "Exhaust Manifold".
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Next completed were the various engine cowlings with the standard OAW lilac and olive green pattern. (with the exception of the "Cheek" panels which were black on this aircraft) The cowlings were given a coat of Alclad II Dull Aluminum, two coats of hairspray, sprayed with a lightened version of Tamiya X16 Purple, and then with the pattern masked with Tamiya Tape filled in with Tamiya XF81 Dark Green. Only two of the many masked sections required some minor touch up from the base purple coat lifting. I haven't much experience with acrylics and got a very slight pebbled effect. (Note to self, more thinner and less air pressure in future!) Both colors were thinned with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. All the panels were then "chipped" with the usual hairspray technique.
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I also included the flash guards using Alclad II Burnt Metal and a touch of Exhaust manifold. In between I also got the lozenge on the ailerons; unlike the larger flying and control surfaces the fit was not great, the decals being somewhat over sized so a little touch up will be required here as well.
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Next and last completed was the Aviattic Lozenge on the fuselage. The fuselage was first given two coats of Model Master Gloss white which I left to dry for 3 days. I used the kit lozenge decals as templates and cut Aviattics' Faded 4 Colour top and bottom sheets to match the Cookie Cutter Wings and Flight Control Decals done earlier. Not a "cake walk" by any means; careful sizing/trimming was required to ensure no overlap occurred as it comes off very dark as can be seen on the small repair areas on the underside. I found the "old fashioned razor blade" suggested by someone earlier made the trimming of the decals much easier however I "nicked' the white undercoat in a few places and have some minor touch ups and repairs to do...........
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Once the fuselage lozenge is touched up I"ll be giving everything a good coat of Future in preparation for the markings. The next construction steps are the Guns and the usual hand carved wooden prop. Thus far a great Kit however the framework around the engine takes a lot of care and I have the prospect of fitting the cowlings and rad yet to rear their ugly little heads! Since I have the Fokker and Albatros Kit versions I hope to have mastered this little devil by the time I complete those...........
I believe it will progress quickly from here as long as the weather stays crappy and I can justify leaving the outside work until later.....life is good! ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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HI Lance:
Looking good. I know what you mean about the aileron decals being too large, but the overall effect is really nice. I always fix the radiator and the underside of the fusleage and then attach everything else to it. It seemed to be the most prudent and I think the instructions call out for that as well. It isn't too bad. You have the worst behind you with the engine compartment framing. Wasn't that a fun test of your manual dexterity in small places? I am looking forward to your next update and seeing how you accomplished the cowling and cheek panels.
Best
Mark
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Looking very smart indeed, Lance! I love the look of the Aviattic faded lozenge on the fuselage. ;D Well done.
Cheers,
Bob
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Lovely work Lance, but then what else might we expect from you!
Best wishes
Nigel
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ooh that's pretty!
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Beautiful work. Really enjoying this. I never thought to do chipping, but it makes sense. Must try that.
James
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Thanks all for your encouraging comments. :)
Mark - You've been there before me, the frame assembly certainly put a new definition on "fat fingers"! (and an even greater appreciation of arthritis, a genetic curse I'm coming to hate!)
Bob - I am now very much a fan of the Aviattic Lozenge. Took a little bit to get used to the new heavier composition of the decal material but, with a little careful prep on the pre-application trimming, it works very well.
James - If a less then factory finish is your preference the chipping adds a lot in my view. The trick for me is to learn when to stop, as it can get away on you real quick! In this case the photos I have of this aircraft show quite a bit of wear and tear, and the "cheek" panels on DVII's are noted for really heavy paint chipping around the circumference on the fasteners from being over tightened. There's some pretty neat versions of the technique in various Builds here from hairspray to even salt and, of all things, Marmite!
Cheers,
Lance
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excellent update! Your Lozenge application is outstanding! The Engine detailing is also excellent and I agree that if closed up no more is needed! Sorry Bo :-X
RAGIII
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Amazing work Lance, the lozenge is extremely nice and well done (as usual). Great build my friend.
Kind regards
Patrick
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I like that lozenge Lance, just beautiful.
Give that fuselage a great big :-* from me.
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Rick, Patrick & Steven,
Your comments much appreciated! Time I got this one moving again, little progress since this last update but I hope to add a bit today............... ;)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
Your work on the cowling is fantastic. The lozenge looks great on the fuselage too, will look even better with that maple leaf on there. I'm looking forward to more updates.
Tom
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Thank you, Tom!
I'm looking forward to getting the markings on her, and especially that unusual Maple Leaf. Not a real colourful subject however, for obvious reasons, I like the "Canadian Content". Sadly, with the exception of the Knowlton Fokker, this one did not survive the wrecker's axe along with the rest of the two dozen after a very short life here. :'(
Cheers,
Lance
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A bit of scrambling going on here yesterday, I got a little sloppy and had some touchy repair work to do! Before applying a coat of Future I thought I'd touch up the aileron hinge hard ware. That went well until I noticed a fairly big blob of grey-green enamel on the lower wing undersurface....... "strike one fat finger complex is alive and well here!
Without much thought I put a dab of enamel thinner on a cloth and wiped it away before it dried, taking most of the lozenge pattern with it! After a session of cursing and trembling I settled into repair mode and carefully replaced the lozenge panel, learning for the second time in a week that these transparent decals don't come off well over top of previous patterns or damage.........."strike two", memory typical of encroaching dementia and must be given careful consideration! Here's the "ugly" result.
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Taking an hour to walk away from this disaster I came up with three options: mask and paint the white background base again, use a strip of white decal to get the same results without risking lifting the finish with tape removal, or just tie myself to a tree on my back 40 and let the wolves have their way with me. I chose the decal option..............
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After letting it dry a strip of the Aviattic Lozenge went on very nicely and no harm done in the end.
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I thought I'd share this should it save someone else a lot of heartache; I know I've cleaned up a similar problem or two over the years and a very light swipe of thinner hasn't damaged the decal; not so in this case. Not a failure of the product for sure, just one I didn't see coming.
The two coats of Future have since been applied and, once dried, it's markings time.
More to follow soon, I'm thinking of changing my moniker to Jackass but wouldn't be able to find my Threads here if I did. :-[ The Golden Years aren't really all that golden for sure! ::)
Cheers, ;)
Lance
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Excellent repair work! One would Never know it happened had you not posted ;)
RAGIII
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Hello Lance,
Great recovery my friend, and like Rick said, not noticeable. Very well done !
Kind regards
Patrick
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Nice save. Blame it on the snow this weekend.
James
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Hello Lance:
Nice save and thanks for sharing the technique. I am sure it will save someone some time and headache. I have done a similar thing on a KC-97. I apply Future with a Q-Tip, I inadvertantly dipped the Swab in laquer thinner. To my horror, my nice bare metal finish bubbled off! You did a great job on the repair. Looking forward to seeing more progress.
Best
Mark
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Lance you have made a very beatiful work until now.
It looks like a profi. :)
Martin
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Dear Mr Fat Fingers
Nice save Lance, it happens to us all.
(please not to be visiting the carpet monster)
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Many Thanks for your positive comments, Gents. I have the decals on, and several coats of Semi Gloss over top however the weather has turned fair and my other half actually believes that finally getting the home spread post Winter clean up done is more important then this latest Build!? ???Also have a tradesman in doing some home improvements for the next 4-5 days, so progress is stalled at the moment. I'll try for at least a few photos later today.
Cheers,
Lance
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Hello Lance,
Some people can't just set the right priorities don't they.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Just a very small update with a few photos; the decals are completed and over coated, next step will be some post shading and adding a little oil and grime.
The wings ready for post shading:
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Fuselage:
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....... and the guns completed. The Kit PE Jackets were used and the barrels drilled out.
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Last the inside wheel surface (posed for photo mounted inside out). Love that machro, a little sloppy on the paint! Although the Pheon Profile doesn't show Lozenge covers the photo appears to do so, albeit well covered in "grunge".
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Decals from Pheon's Canadian Trophy Fokkers/Snipe Sheet, and, as always, a great product! Lozenge from Aviattic, a real winning choice as well. All sealed with Model Master Acryl Semi-Gloss.
Not much progress but at least it's still moving forward; I spent the morning with my chain saw cutting away winter deadfall on the track to my back ::)fields, now I need a good break and what better then a bunch of shading and weathering?! Too much work and not enough play for this old Guy of late!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance it was not a small update, it was great.
Martin
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What a great update Lance, the lozenge and fuselage decals look excellent, the machine guns turned out really well, looking better and better each day.
Des.
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Yep yep it is all looking great Lance, well done!
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Lance, Your lozenge application is OUTSTANDING! Very Neat and Clean! You must have been very careful in measuring and trimming!
As for the Markings they are equally WELL DONE!
RAGIII
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That lozenge looks superb Lance, really smart!
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Lovely job, Lance!
Great to see the stickers being used to such great effect. Fair makes me grin, it does ;D (me grinning)
Rowan
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Outstanding, Lance! Love this bird! ;D Nice to see the markings emerge. ;)
Cheers,
Bob
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Stunning work Lance. Very neat, true craftmanship and modeling of the highest level.
Kind regards
Patrick
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Great work!!! Very nice!!
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Great progress, Lance -
I must say, the fabric look of these lozenge decals is very good indeed.
Regards
Dave
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Trying to play catch-up. Lance, the Fokker is taking shape beautifully! Your lozenge
work is stunning. Your repair job on the wing was amazingly well-done. The wolve's
loss is our gain. ;) ;D I look forward to more updates on your terrific work, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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And again, thank you all for your comments and encouragement. No news to anyone here however I'm working with a winning formula on this Build; a WNW Kit (they don't come any better then that) Pheon Decals (as with the prior), and Aviattic Lozenge (wonderful product). 8) I started the post shading today, photos when I get that and some weathering completed.
Cheers,
Lance
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Nice work Lance. It's true you're working with top quality stuff but from what I've seen on other build logs the D. VII can be quite unforgiving. The same can probably be said of any decals, especially if you're covering a whole model in them and yours is looking really good.
Tom
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Hello Lance:
I agree with Tom, having done 4 of the DVII's, covering the whole model with decal takes skill and a good product, I like what you have done and your skill in applying the decal is evident. The Canadian Maple leaf is a nice contrast to the Lozenge. The a/c still has it's original look to it, but with a twist. Looks great so far Lance. Looking forward to your next post.
Best
Mark
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Mark & Tom, Thanks for your generous comments.
I finally have an update, albeit small scale as time at the work bench has been severely restricted of late by Spring yard work and some long overdue home renovations.
Having completed the lozenge and sealing it some light post shading was added to the flying surfaces. Since this aircraft was probably handed over right from the Factory I want to keep weather and wear effects reasonably light.
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I got the engine cowlings installed next and, despite all my worries, they fitted like little gloves! These I weathered (wore) heavily per the reference photos.
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Also added a little oil spray and grime to the bottom and some dirt to the lower wings where the wheels tend to toss stuff...........
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.........and some scuff and dirt marks to the cockpit access point on the left fuselage. The coaming needs some touch ups and a wash of black to bring out the creases and ripples.
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Here's a shot of the radiator grill, PE from RB Productions, highly recommended little A/M gem. Note to Self..........I see I need to re-spray a little brass on the top of the Radiator.
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I'm glad I kept engine detail to the top only, all else is completely hidden with the cowlings on.
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Axle Wing with gear struts ready to install....
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......and last the hand carved Niendorf Prop; any prop logo experts out there that can positively confirm I've got the correct logo so I can get some sleep!?!
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The prop boss is carefully removed from the Kit original. I have to install the rear boss before permanently installing the prop.
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Next the Flash Guards, windshield, and Guns get installed, then the struts and upper wing followed by all the "tiny bits". Great Kit thus far, incredibly well engineered fits all round!
I really hope to get some time at her this week as the finish is actually very close.
Cheers,
Lance
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Gad Lance, she gets better and better! Your weathering of the front panels
is really well done as is the underside. You have really nailed the prop. I am
looking forward to more bits of inspiration from your amazing talents, my friend.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Lance,
Absolutely Terrific work all around. Like Ernie said the Prop is outstanding as is your weathering! I also love the Camo on the cowl panels!
RAGIII
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Looks superb and yes, you have the correct decals on your prop!
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Thats awesome. Really enjoying this build. Those decals really add to it. Wish I could take pictures as well as you too.
James
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She looks amazing, Lance ;)
Well done!
VB
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Hi Lance:
Looking mai tee phine! I especially was drawn to the black cowling engine panels and what a nice contrast they are to the OD and painted lozenge. This is going to be a real stunner. I have seen the RB grill, but just haven't popped for one. I might have to now based on your assessment of it. I like the subtle weathering on the wings.
Looking forward to the next update.
Best
Mark
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Stunning work Lance.
Martin
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Looking very smart, Lance -
Good work on your cowling/side panels and nicely weathered.
Regards
Dave
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Hello Lance,
Outstanding work as usual. Really tremendous build. Well done my friend!
Kind regards
Patrick
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Here's a big X from my pet kangaroo to Lance for his lovely build log.
I love those lozenge decals, PE radiator grill, the oil stains and your carved prop. Cutting the prop boss from the kit part must have been very difficult.
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Very fine. And the losenge is perfecto!
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Thank you all for your positive and supporting comments, they are very much appreciated.
I have not been able to get near the "beastie" since my last update of 3 days ago, the home renovations I mentioned are taking 110% of my time presently. A little frustrating as she is very near finished and I'm looking forward to the end product of this Build. I'm also going to be away the next two weekends so the "rollout" is even further delayed but for good causes. (Grandson's High School Graduation tomorrow followed by the IPMS Western Canada Contest the following Saturday)
I'm hoping to salvage and hour or two later today to get the guns, windshield etc. installed and perhaps get a start on the "tail feathers"; if successful I'll throw on a few more quick photos.
Cheers, and Thanks again for looking and for your comments,
Lance
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Fantastic. Just beautiful.
Maybe I'll see you down in Edmonton. A few of us will be going down for the day.
James
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Fantastic. Just beautiful.
Maybe I'll see you down in Edmonton. A few of us will be going down for the day.
James
No progress made as hoped, this is a very slow Build even for me! I'm feeling a little intimidated by the mounting of the upper wing. Any comments/hints out there regarding the foremost of the cabanes that goes through the "Cheek" panel to the engine support frame?? Does it need to be attached/glued "blind' or am I missing something?!? ??? If the two members of the assembly behind it are attached/glued it would appear that it will fall into place however is that good enough? :-\
James,
I'll be there Friday PM til returning here Sunday morning. (Visiting my Son as well) I look forward to seeing you there. Any entries?
Cheers,
Lance
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No entries for me, not good enough to enter. Anything that I've ever entered in a contest has garnered nothing even as I've been buiilt up enought to get the confidence to enter. I'm going to look at all the work and hit the vendors table. I'll be the guy who looks like Santa Clause minus the red suit.
James
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.... Any comments/hints out there regarding the foremost of the cabanes that goes through the "Cheek" panel to the engine support frame?? Does it need to be attached/glued "blind' or am I missing something?!? ??? If the two members of the assembly behind it are attached/glued it would appear that it will fall into place however is that good enough? :-\
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Hi Lance:
It has now been awhile since my last DVII, but; If I recall I placed it in there, set the top wing on and dribbled a little cement at the assembly point. Don't sweat the top wing Lance, it is an easy assembly. I was wondering about that same cabane strut, but it all fits quite well. Don't let it slow you down. I also left off the outer interplane "N" struts and just sort of popped them in place once the top wing was on. Good luck.
Best
Mark
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Just catching up after a week away and I must say Lance, your work is amazing. I love the lozenge decals you used and your weathering techniques are superb. This is shaping up to be an excellent model.
Des.
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Lance , it has been way to long since the last time I saw one of your builds ( Aeroscale ). You have come along way in your skills !
Terri
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James - I look forward to seeing you there; just look for an old fellow who looks lost, or at least confused! ::)
Mark - I'll just go for it once I get a moment on the Bench. Failed again today, mower Maintenance and 7+acres of grass to cut. :(
Terri - It has been a while; Thanks for the wonderful compliment. ;D
and Des, Thank you. Coming from an artist such as yourself that means a lot!
Cheers,
Lance
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About the strut like Mark said just glue the two positive locations and use some superglue or liquid cement on the third point. I do not think it is actually integral to the strength of the construction. If I am correct when a modeler chooses to leave the panels removable that strut is left UNGLUED and the panel slips off over the "Movable" strut location.
RAGIII
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Thanks Rick! I figured when I dry fitted the Cabane "triple" assembly that once the two externally mounted struts were glued in their respective locations the third would fall into place and probably was not critical to the strength of the assembly. Never hurts to check and there's certainly a lot of experience, help, and talent on this Site that only a fool would ignore.
Now, if I could just get a little bench time................ :(
Cheers,
Lance
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Lozenge work is Tip Top Lance. I havent bitten the bullet yet, but when
I do, I can make as good a job as you have. Excellent stuff.
Dave
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Finally have found a little time here and there to get this project moving again. There's been a few steps taken backwards since the last update however the "retro" work is now complete and were stepping along according to plan.
The first area requiring re-working was the Darker Rib Tapes I'd used on the stabilator. I couldn't live with the stark contrast they provided to the pre-taped wing Lozenge so cut a bunch from some Wind and Wire white base stock, a much better match and something I could have done in the first place and saved myself a lot of angst!
Here's a shot of the Stab with the new tapes on the left side, the right tapes being the darker ones originally from some A/M WNW Lozenge Sets.
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.......and here's the upper portion with tapes re-done and post shading redone as well ready to go on the fuselage.
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I also replaced the outline tapes on the elevator, a nasty job to remove some of the old which resulted in one repair exercise. I used scrap white decal as a new base for the Lozenge and then replaced the outline or edge tapes.
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....and the final result.
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The second area requiring re-work was the radiator filler pipe; I noticed on the photo of the original aircraft that it had the off center one vs. centered version. The pipe was carefully cut from the thicker Radiator Kit Part #34 and installed on the radiator already on the aircraft after the original centre mounted pipe was removed. The brass radiator was touched up and I was now back where I was several weeks ago!
Here's the initial installation of the off set filler pipe...................
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.............some touching up in progress.................
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and the completed modification..........
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Since then the Guns and Flash Guards have been mounted, some more detailing/weathering of the axel wing completed, and the struts prepared for installation and assembly of the upper wing.
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the right Spandau sustained a little "squeeze " damage during installation but should be more or les invisible with the upper wing in place....
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and last the axel wing with Gas Patch Turn Buckles installed.
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This will be followed by installation of the tail components and rigging which should have her pretty well done. The landing gear will be added last.
Now it's off to the great outdoors for the bulk of the day; more fence panels to stain and about 3 more hours of lawn cutting to complete! :(
Cheers,
Lance
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I definitely like the 'new' rib tapes Lance. That re-working was worth the time and effort. Your repaired elevator looks every bit as good as the kit supplied part too. This is well on the way to yet another superb piece of craftsmanship to emerge from your hangar.
Cheers,
Chris
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Really nicely done. Looking good Lance.
James
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Very interesting build log Lance. I thank you for sharing the issues and your methods to resolve them which is both enlightening and helpful. The pictures so far look great and it will no doubt be a great looking model when completed. It is also interesting to learn of the Canadian connection.
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I've some how missed this one so far as I've been swanning around the forum Lance.
Really nice work. I tend to agree on the stark contrast and how you resolved it though I'd have ended up gouging the lozenge to shreds I think. Brilliant recovery and mods to the rad.
As for the cooling jacket, those clumsy mechanics, how stupid to kneel ontop of the guns to try to tighten that slack cabane bolt!!!
All the best. Keith
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Lance,
Clever fix on the radiator filler pipe. Also, unless you had said, I would not even have noticed the dent in the MG cooling jacket.
Coming along lovely!
Regards
Dave
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Lance,
Clever fix on the radiator filler pipe. Also, unless you had said, I would not even have noticed the dent in the MG cooling jacket.
Coming along lovely!
Regards
Dave
I agree with Dave! By the way even after you pointed it out I can't see the dent in the MG. 8)
RAGIII
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Quit the up date Lance and your recovery is well done . Rib tapes are much better and look with sharp with the shading .
Terri
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Wow, Lance...
Lovely work. Really convincing scuffing too. Can't wait to see the final product!
Dan
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Lance, your work always astounds me, and this update is no different.
the lozenge work is beautiful especially the post shading. You have
done a superb job of the radiator. I can hardly wait for the next update.
Great job, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Great job re-doing the rib tapes Lance, they look much better the lighter shade, and your mod to the radiator filler pipe is excellent, very well done.
Des.
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Good repair job on the ribtapes. I think you made a good decision to rework the dark ones.
Stefan
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Wonderful work Lance. ;D
Martin
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Hello Lance:
The rib tapes re-do outcome is certainly worth the effort. Looks pretty slick. I couldn't see the 'damaged' cooling jacket, ergo it will be invisible with the upper wing on.
The radiator area really looks nice, again, worth the effort.
Looking forward to the next update.
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Many Thanks to all of you for your kind comments; as always reinforcement from the outside makes for the best kind of encouragement! I'm pleased with the difference made by the lighter tapes and the radiator, once I got my head around a solution, worked out well.
I hope to get some bench time tomorrow, seems so close to being completed however it "ain't over til it's over"! ::)
Cheers,
Lance
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Just a quick update with a few work bench photos; installed the struts and got the upper wing on yesterday. The aileron wires from fuselage to wing and also on the control horns have yet to be painted.
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...................and a couple of closer shots. The struts (installed in the fuselage first) attachments were superb, went in in perfect alignment and nice and solid. Once the fuselage connections were dry I first attached the triple cabanes to the upper wing (also an excellent fit), then worked in the single aft cabanes and, once dry, "popped" in the "N" Struts. The assembly is surprisingly strong and rigid once completed. A really well thought out Kit design.
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Hopefully today will see the rudder installed and tail rigging completed and then some lifting handles and a step installed. After some touch ups and installing the landing gear she should be ready for the Completed Section.
Cheers,
Lance
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Man, Lance, that is looking fantastic! Must be a really striking showpiece when you see it in the flesh. I've got the Candian Fokkers sheet, and you're really making a case for doing it soon!
Lindsay
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Lovely work, Lance. This is really coming together very nicely.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Hi Lance:
This is really looking neat. The Maple leaf sets it off nicely without overshadowing the original scheme. Except for the damaged cooling jacket ;), ..........seriously, outstanding work Lance. Makes me want to do another one!
Best
Mark
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Your Fokker is looking great - i would not dare painting the struts after installing them for fear of spilling paint onto those beautiful wings.
Stefan
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Looking fantastic Lance, not far to go now...
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Awesome DVII! Your work is clean and precise. Excellent job on the struts and wing!
RAGIII
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Man , is that ever starting to look really sharp Lance :) :)
Terri
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Lance it lokks wonderful.
Martin
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She is really looking the business now, Lance. I was wondering if
there were any problems mounting the upper wing?
Marvelous looking aeroplane, and the Lozenge work is superb.
Just great, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks for looking in again and for all your kind comments.
Stefan - I was referring to painting (with Mr Metal Colour "Stainless") the control cables for the ailerons. I use the same technique for this as many here, cutting Post It Notes and sliding them under the wires to catch any drops or spray. All of the struts were pre-painted
Richard - The tapes will be a real bonus when available. I'm not quite sure how were going to do it but Gary, Chris, and I wish to provide some sort of photo coverage to you for your Site. Least we can do to thank you for making this Set available. In the interim I'll send you some photos separately once She's done.
Ernie - Glad you mentioned the lower wing fit, as I had forgotten the (minor) problems I had fitting it. I encountered two problems:
The fuselage width was slightly wide for the edges of the wings to fit into their "notch', I suspect this was caused by the base paint, lozenge, and several coats of Future and S/Gloss top coat on the fuselage. I tried to force the issue and ended up (Surprise!!) with anhedral on the lower wing and a cracked spar. The solution was to shave the inner ends of the wings after repairing the broken spar.
Second problem was the forward spar had to be shaved down as well along it's leading edge to ensure a good fit, this was a minor operation compared to the first one.
I got the rudder fitted last night, have a half day or less of work to get her finished. 8) Unfortunately it's the weekend, Supervision in "on-site" and there's a myriad of house and yard things that must be done NOW! :-\
Might be a day or two before another (hopefully the final) Update.
Cheers,
Lance
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Sorry to be a bug, Lance, but I was wondering about the upper wing :-[. Nice
mistake though. The heads-up on the lower wing will be very useful to know.
I look forward to the next update...after the chores. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Sorry to be a bug, Lance, but I was wondering about the upper wing :-[. Nice
mistake though. The heads-up on the lower wing will be very useful to know.
I look forward to the next update...after the chores. ;) ;D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
If your original question was meant to be on the upper vs. lower wing the installation was virtually "seamless". My comments on the struts, then wing installation of 27 June pretty well sums it up.
Cheers,
Lance
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Between hoards of blood thirsty mosquitos and thunderstorms the outdoor activity got cancelled. I was so devastated I retreated to the work bench and got a whole lot done!
The prop needed a rear boss, mostly hidden so I ignored the untrimmed outline and just installed it. This from a Copper State 1:48 Scale PE Sheet from years ago.........
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All of the rigging for control cables and bracing was completed on the tailplane..............
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Next I installed the landing gear module which went very smoothly. The tension on the cross bracing wires was used to obtain a level stance and some mud and grime was added using chalk Pastels.
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.....and of course the prop has been installed.
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I'll complete the inevitable touch ups Tomorrow and hopefully get her into the completed models section.
Cheers,
Lance
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Looking forward to the completed phoot's Lance !
Terri
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She's a real beauty Lance. The lozenge, propeller, and rigging simply look superb. You should be extremely proud of this model. The only thing that bothers me is that you've set the bar to an impossibly high level for me! :D Luckily though, I have your build log to follow to help me along. Thanks for that.
Are you guys going to display your Canadian DVII's together at some point? That would be great to see...
I can't speak for Gary (Trackpad) but I'll be distancing my D.VII from this museum quality model!!
Cheers,
Chris
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...............and here She is done! I'm heading over to Completed Models now to file a bunch of photos from this morning. Chris, by the time you complete your patented armour wear and weathering act on this one I'll be so far back in your slipstream this one will "pale by comparison"!
My bottom line on this Kit; superbly engineered but very delicate and unforgiving. I enjoyed it so much I'm seriously considering opening up another one and getting right at it! The Richard Kraut Albatros Built version is a must for the "Canadian Collection" however the Fokker Built black and yellow diamond bird of Sachsenberg's has my full attention presently!
Thanks for looking in often, and for your many wonderful comments.
Cheers,
Lance
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You make an exellent work Lance.
Martin
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Congratulations on another brilliantly constructed and finished model, Lance! Heading over to check out the rest of your pix.
Cheers,
Bud
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Congratulations on another brilliantly constructed and finished model, Lance! Heading over to check out the rest of your pix.
Cheers,
Bud
I don't always agree with my Amigo... well maybe I do 8) In this case though I REALLY AGREE WHOLEHEARTEDLY! One of the nicest DVIIS I have seen. Maybe it is the overall Lozenge that makes this one more unusual, or just the Clean and precise build!
RAGIII
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Not much I can add to the positive comments, Lance, but I will say your
D.VII is an absolute marvel! I will never get to your level, but it has many
things to teach me. It was a joy following the build, so thank you my friend
for sharing your amazing abilities with us. :D
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Martin, Bud, Rick, and Ernie,
Many sincere thanks for your generous comments; especially appreciated when coming from Modellers of your talents. Having others pass favourable judgement on one's efforts is second to nothing when it comes to motivation and confidence, and is very much appreciated! 8)
Cheers,
Lance